Assessment of stakeholder management Practices of Community Drinking Water Supply projects: In case of Wolaita Sodo Water Works Corporation
| dc.contributor.advisor | Adane Atara (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Desta Daniel | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-30T08:55:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-07-30T08:55:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-10 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Ensuring clean and accessible drinking water is a fundamental human right and a crucial element of sustainable development. Community drinking water supply projects play a vital role in upholding this right. Effective stakeholder management is significant for the success of these projects as it aids in understanding and addressing the needs, concerns, and expectations of stakeholders, leading to improved project outcomes. Managing project stakeholders involves identifying individuals, groups, or organizations that might influence or be influenced by the project. It involves assessing their expectations and the potential effects on the project, and formulating strategies to engage these stakeholders effectively in project decisions and execution. This study aims to evaluate the stakeholder management practices of the Wolaita Water Works Corporation (WSWWC) in community drinking water supply projects. Utilizing a mixed-method approach and a descriptive research design, primary data was collected through interviews and questionnaires. The analysis was conducted qualitatively by relating findings to existing literature and quantitatively using percentages and frequencies. The study revealed several key findings: overall, WSWWC’s stakeholder management practices are effective regarding stakeholder awareness and communication, engagement and inclusivity, transparency and accountability, conflict resolution, and resource allocation. Consequently, the study recommends that the corporation should enhance information accessibility by utilizing multiple platforms such as digital and social media. Additionally, the corporation should identify all relevant stakeholders and provide them with appropriate attention, and increase the consistency of updates by setting up regular communication schedules or using various channels to ensure broader reach. KEY WORDS: Project Management, Stakeholder Management. Stakeholder Management Issues, Community Drinking Water | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/5754 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.title | Assessment of stakeholder management Practices of Community Drinking Water Supply projects: In case of Wolaita Sodo Water Works Corporation | |
| dc.type | Thesis |